Enjoy an incredible full-day experience out on the waters of the Dominican Republic. You can observe whales in their sanctuary on a day trip full of adventure.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Starting time 6:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
- Pickup included
- Pickups are normally from hotel lobbies or hotel meeting points. Residences or apartments are at the main gate entrance.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit a whale santuary
- Admire the panoramic views of the beautiful bays of Miches and Samana
- Encounter the beautiful Bacardi Island (Cayo Levantado)
Full description
After having been collected from your accommodation, you will begin your day out on the water to watch whales in their natural sanctuary. You will visit a lost paradise aboard a certified boat out in the privileged waters of Samaná and Miches Bay.
The whale watching sanctuary in Samana Bay is the winter home of a sea giant, an acrobat of the sea: the humpback whale. From January to March, these waters are their stage and refuge as they come here to give birth to their young or to find a partner to perpetuate their species through further generations.
Expert guides will take you to enjoy this natural wonder aboard boats that are specially designed for this activity. As you observe these enormous and majestic beings (which can reach 53 feet in length and 40 tons in weight), you will learn more about their biology, ecology and behavior.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- Snacks on the bus
- Entrance fee to the whale sanctuary
- Visit to Cayo Levantado Island (Bacardi Island)
- Exotic welcome drink
- Open bar (consisting of beer and rum) in Cayo Levantado
- Grilled buffet lunch in Cayo Levantado Island
- Gift shop souvenirs
- Photos/videos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, people with impaired mobility, or people with severe back problems